Mary C. McAteer
Died: Sep 14, 2018
McAteer
 Mary C. “Kay” McAteer, age 99, of Hackettstown formerly of Elmwood Park, NJ died Friday, September 14, 2018 at home.  Ms. McAteer was born December 17, 1918 in Paterson, NJ. She is the daughter of the late Philip and Catherine (Lindsay) Bender.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John G. McAteer, her two brothers, Philip and James Bender and her son-in-law, Robert Slattery. 

Mary was a devoted homemaker, who enjoyed cooking especially baking, like to needlepoint and was an avid reader. Most of all she loved spending time with her devoted family.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Marianne C Slattery, adoring son, Gerald M. McAteer and wife Jill, 7 grandchildren, Richard Gundersdorf and wife Pauline, Michael Gundersdorf and wife Lauren, Paul Gundersdorf, Meghan Fiske and husband Scott, Gerald McAteer, Jr., and  wife Beth, Erin McAteer, Jonathan McAteer, 9 great grandchildren, Katy, Emma, Scott, Paul, Jordyn, Michael, Luke, Patrick and Maggie.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held 1:00 pm on Wednesday, September 19 at Church Of The Assumption of the Blessed Mary, 305 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J. with Father Antony Arockiadoss officiating.  Cremation is private.

Visitation will be held at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ on Wednesday, September 19, 2019 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

For those desiring donations may be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 or to Compassionate Care Hospice, 350 Sparta Avenue, Bldg. B, Suite 2, Sparta, NJ 07871 in memory of Mary.

Condolences:

Maureen Smith
#4
September 16th, 2018 11:12 pm
Marianne sorry to read your mom's passing . I work Wednesday so I won't be able to attend your mom's service . You take care ok.. Maureen Smith.
Maureen Smith
#3
September 16th, 2018 11:11 pm
Marianne sorry to read your mom's passing . I work Wednesday so I won't be able to attend your mom's service . You take care ok.. Maureen Smith.
The Cominsky Family
#2
September 15th, 2018 6:01 pm
Kay was a kind and caring person and her presence next door will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to Marianne, Jerry, Jill and family. Please know that we are here if you need us. Love, Tom, Linda & Tammy
The Cominsky Family
#1
September 15th, 2018 9:46 am
Kay was a loving, caring person and she will be missed. Marianne, Jerry, Jill and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. You know we’re here if you need anything. Love, Tom, Linda & Tammy
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